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Trump Refuses to Discuss Preemptive Strike, Says Negotiations Always Considered

© AP Photo / Evan VucciPresident Donald Trump speaks to reporters before a security briefing at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, N.J., Thursday, August 10, 2017
President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before a security briefing at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, N.J., Thursday, August 10, 2017 - Sputnik International
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President Donald Trump said on Thursday that negotiations are always a consideration when it comes to North Korea, but he refused to comment on the possibility of a preemptive strike against the country due to its nuclear program.

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — When asked about the possibility of a preemptive strike, Trump stated, "We don't talk about that. We never do."

As far as negotiations, Trump continued, "We will always consider negotiations, but they've been negotiating now for 25 years."

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